Mystery of boy's death deepens

Police are treating the death of a 9-year-old boy in Raetihi as suspicious, after prescription medicine was found in his system.

Detective Senior Sergeant Keith Borrell said the test results on Antony Herewini-Christensen were "only initial findings and we are not in a position at this stage to say what caused the death of Antony, as we are waiting on final test results".

Fourteen police staff are working on the investigation.

Antony was found dead at his home at 14 Duncan St, Raetihi, on November 30.

Mr Borrell said the police "are still in the process of interviewing Antony's family, who have been helpful.

"However, we still want to hear from anyone who may have some information on his last movements.

"If you know something, don't discount it. Please speak up."

Anyone with information relevant to the investigation is asked to contact the Ohakune police on (06) 385 0100.